The Los Angeles Clippers never cease to amaze. In one of the strangest seasons the team has gone through, the year somehow got even weirder.
During halftime of their game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Clippers unveiled a new mascot, a Condor named Chuck. Complete with a cape, California-flag plastered helmet, and knee pads, the mascot has a comical look. Described by some (me) as the lovechild of Toucan Sam and Pierre the Pelican, Chuck inspired ridicule across the Twitterverse.
From celebrities to NBA bloggers, the reaction to Chuck was widespread and hilarious:
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) March 1, 2016
We go live for the Lakers reaction pic.twitter.com/gVo4zR9h6g
— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) March 1, 2016
Can Chuck play small forward?
— BLSS (@blssblog) March 1, 2016
Bae: what you doin'
Chuck: bouta be introduced at Staples Center
Bae: I'm home alone
Chuck: pic.twitter.com/qZwBFudVRP— rob (@R0BaTO) March 1, 2016
SAFE TO SAY THE CLIPPERS HAVE REACHED …
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THE BEAKING POINT! YEAHHHHHHHHHH! pic.twitter.com/70JvQ1VUIc
— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) March 1, 2016
Now we have a reboot… pic.twitter.com/hr3qZjNWl9
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) March 1, 2016
i mean pic.twitter.com/Tge5P6sisZ
— nick pants (@nick_pants) March 1, 2016
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) March 1, 2016
"Also introducing… the Condorettes!" pic.twitter.com/QyOK3xVl4j
— John Gaudes (@johngaudes) March 1, 2016
We should've seen this coming pic.twitter.com/4HMLrbuhri
— John Gaudes (@johngaudes) March 1, 2016
I REMEMBER THIS BIRD. He went off against Doc in the 2009 playoffs. https://t.co/IxaEhEwLwC
— Jesse Blanchard (@blanchardJRB) March 1, 2016
Please. Aaron Gordon make this happen next year.
PLZ @Double0AG pic.twitter.com/gpq7em7nCD
— rob (@R0BaTO) March 1, 2016
The best reaction from the night, however, came from rapper Vince Staples, an avid Clippers fan who went on an amazing rant after the revelation of the Condor. (Some NSFW language follows)
SOMEBODY OWE ME A FADE YOU GUYS GOT THE GAME FUCKED UP @LAClippers pic.twitter.com/FQ9a2zI6OJ
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
AND WHY THE FUCK DO HE GOT ON KNEE PADS??
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
AND WHO THE FUCK GOT A 213 AREA CODE IN 2016?
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
What does that bird have to do with the Clippers? @LAClippers
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
Why didn't we just get Lil Yachty to do the theme song? Why you gotta do this shit to me? @LAClippers
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
ELTON BRAND DIDNT DIE FOR THIS
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
This is why nobody buys Windows computers I'm really about to shed a tear.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
4th in the west and we out here off brand fruit loopin.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
You mean to tell me nobody in the meeting was like "Stevie maybe this isn't a good idea"
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
Boogie out here almost socking shit out and we unavailing majestic birds I think I'm about to be a kings fan this is the last straw.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 1, 2016
But of course, no Twitter roast is complete without a good old fashioned crying Jordan face:
Chuck the Condor. Is. HERE!#Clippers pic.twitter.com/O5M5QrIJMY
— NBA On Def Pen (@NBAOnDefPen) March 1, 2016
Thank you, Clippers. Thank you so much.
